Why scientists are racing to catch this rare NC salamander

The painstaking campaign to save the frosted flatwoods salamander from extinction

The article details the intensive, painstaking efforts by biologists like Nicole Dahrouge to save the frosted flatwoods salamander, one of N

Road Crossings Under Design to Protect Critically Endangered Red Wolves in North Carolina

The article covers the plight of the critically endangered red wolf in North Carolina's Alligator River Wildlife Refuge, focusing on road mo

Scientists create 3D digital reconstruction of critically endangered vaquita skeleton

Scientists have created a detailed 3D digital reconstruction of the skeleton of a female vaquita — the world's most endangered marine mammal

Parasites deliver long-chain omega-3 fatty acids to aquatic systems, feeding endangered fish

Collins Ogbeide discusses how artificial light at night and invasive crayfish disrupt stream food webs

This blog post features an interview with Collins Ogbeide, discussing his research on how artificial light at night (ALAN) and invasive sign

Study: Awe-Inspiring Natural Phenomena in Citizen Science Boost Connection to Science

A new study from NC State finds that participatory science (citizen science) activities involving awe-inspiring natural phenomena, like ecli